3 Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.
3 Others were saying, "We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards and our homes to get grain during the famine."
3 There were also those who said, "We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards, and our houses to get grain because of the famine."
3 Others said, "We're having to mortgage our fields and vineyards and homes to get enough grain to keep from starving."
3 There were also some who said, "We have mortgaged our lands and vineyards and houses, that we might buy grain because of the famine."
3 Others said, "We have mortgaged our fields, vineyards, and homes to get food during the famine."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Nehemiah 5:3
Commentary on Nehemiah 5:1-5
(Read Nehemiah 5:1-5)
Men prey upon their fellow-creatures: by despising the poor they reproach their Maker. Such conduct is a disgrace to any, but who can sufficiently abhor it when adopted by professing Christians? With compassion for the oppressed, we should lament the hardships which many in the world are groaning under; putting our souls into their souls' stead, and remembering in our prayers and succours those who are burdened. But let those who show no mercy, expect judgment without mercy.